How cocaine abuse affects post-extraction bleeding

J Am Dent Assoc. 1993 Dec;124(12):60-2. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1993.0237.

Abstract

The effects of cocaine and the relevance of cocaine abuse to clinical dentistry are discussed. Severe bleeding after an extraction is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects*
  • Blood Pressure / drug effects
  • Cocaine / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molar, Third / surgery*
  • Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Norepinephrine / physiology
  • Oral Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Tooth Extraction / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
  • Cocaine
  • Norepinephrine